Local newspapers still deliver value daily

This week is National Newspaper Week and we'd like to have you join us to celebrate the significance of your newspaper and its place in our community.

That place in the community is secure, as is the future of the valuable information - whether from the city council meeting last night, the lights and sirens in your neighborhood early in the morning, the latest on your favorite sports teams, the list of places to go and things to do, or the many ads and coupons we provide - the newspaper, whether digital or in print, produces on a daily basis.

The local paper has chronicled many of our events and are featured in many scrapbooks across our county, whether they be the faded clip of a little league game or loved one's obituary, or a more recent graduation, birth or marriage. It's been trusted member of your homes for decades.

But, today, as social media's impact on events rises and the tired and false rumor of "newspapers are dead" continues to make its' rounds, the significance is much, much more than one of emotion.

The role of the newspaper is one of advance notice of ways for you to get involved in your community through public service, volunteer opportunities and alerts of events and developments in government.

It also provides context and clarity on how the news of the day affects your daily life and helps to separate rumor from fact.

Beyond that, the biggest value of newspapers is in the watchdog realm, sounding the alarm on crime trends in our communities and delivering investigative journalism that makes a difference in our communities.

In other words, delivering the type of work that wouldn't be done if it weren't for the journalists who work tirelessly to uncover documents, attend the meetings, analyze the numbers and ask the tough questions.

This newspaper, and others like across the state and nation, are more than a daily habit, they're part of a system that strengthens, improves and challenges our communities. Thanks for making us part of your lives.

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Local newspapers still deliver value daily

This week is National Newspaper Week and we'd like to have you join us to celebrate the significance of your newspaper and its place in our community.